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🌴 Major Events & Celebrations in Fort Myers
Your Weekly Arts & Music Schedule
Your inside look at Lee County's standout events for November 3-9, 2025. Here's what local organizers have planned for you.
We recommend confirming with the event hosts for complete details and current schedules.
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🍽️ Food & Dining Events
Kegs & Cornhole
📅 Date: Saturday, November 8, 2025
⏰ Time: 1:00 PM
📍 Location: Millennial Brewing Co.
🍺 Details: Enjoy craft beers and friendly cornhole competition at this popular brewery gathering featuring local brews and community fun.
250th Marine Corps Birthday Celebration
📅 Date: Saturday, November 8, 2025
⏰ Time: 7:00 PM
📍 Location: 1811 Royal Palm Ave, Fort Myers, FL 33901
🎖️ Details: Honor the Marine Corps' historic 250th birthday at this Marine-owned Millennial Brewing Downtown Fort Myers with special drinks, food, and patriotic celebrations.
👨👩👧👦 Family-Friendly Activities
Homeschool: Dendrology - The Study of Trees!
📅 Date: Thursday, November 6, 2025
⏰ Time: 11:00 AM
📍 Location: 3450 Ortiz Ave, Fort Myers, FL 33905
🌳 Details: Educational program perfect for homeschool families to explore the fascinating world of trees through hands-on learning and discovery activities.
Camden Square Annual Community Garage Sale
📅 Date: Saturday, November 8, 2025
⏰ Time: 9:00 AM
📍 Location: Camden Square by Pulte Homes
🏠 Details: Hunt for treasures and unique finds at this popular community-wide garage sale event featuring multiple vendors and great deals.
Books, Puzzles & Board Games Swap
📅 Date: Saturday, November 8, 2025
⏰ Time: 10:00 AM
📍 Location: 4300 Ford Street, Unit 108, Fort Myers, FL 33916
📚 Details: Bring your gently used books, puzzles, and board games to swap with others in this eco-friendly community exchange event.
Preschool: Terrific Trees!
📅 Date: Thursday, November 6, 2025
⏰ Time: 9:00 AM
📍 Location: Calusa Nature Center & Planetarium
🌲 Details: Young learners discover the wonders of trees through age-appropriate activities, crafts, and outdoor exploration.
🎵 Music & Entertainment
Eli Young Band - Sam Galloway Ford Concert Series
📅 Date: Thursday, November 6, 2025
⏰ Time: 8:00 PM
📍 Location: 2158 Colonial Blvd, Fort Myers, FL
🎸 Details: Don't miss the acclaimed country music band Eli Young Band as they bring their chart-topping hits and energetic performance to Fort Myers for an unforgettable evening.
Eli Young Band - Fort Myers, FL
📅 Date: Thursday, November 6, 2025
⏰ Time: 9:00 PM
📍 Location: The Ranch Concert Hall & Saloon
🎤 Details: Experience an intimate evening with Eli Young Band performing their distinctive blend of country rock at this legendary Fort Myers venue.
Herman's Hermits Starring Peter Noone
📅 Date: Saturday, November 8, 2025
⏰ Time: 8:30 PM
📍 Location: Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall
🎶 Details: Relive the British Invasion with legendary frontman Peter Noone performing classic hits like "Mrs. Brown, You've Got a Lovely Daughter" and "I'm Into Something Good."
RELENTLESS FIRE HEATS UP THE LUMBER AXE LIVE STAGE!
📅 Date: Saturday, November 8, 2025
⏰ Time: 8:00 PM
📍 Location: 2158 Colonial Blvd #1, Fort Myers, FL 33907
🔥 Details: High-energy live music performance at this unique venue combining entertainment with axe-throwing excitement.
UNITED WE MIX (NOV)
📅 Date: Saturday, November 8, 2025
⏰ Time: 6:00 PM
📍 Location: Stet's Bar
🎧 Details: DJ showcase featuring diverse electronic music styles and local talent in an energetic nightclub atmosphere.
Open Mic Monday!
📅 Date: Monday, November 3, 2025
⏰ Time: 7:00 PM
📍 Location: Local venue TBA
🎤 Details: Share your talent or enjoy performances from local musicians, comedians, and poets at this weekly open mic night.
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🎭 Arts & Special Events
Arts for ACT 2025 "All Jazzed Up"
📅 Date: Saturday, November 8, 2025
⏰ Time: 6:00 PM
📍 Location: Burroughs Home & Gardens
🎺 Details: Support local arts with this elegant jazz-themed fundraiser featuring live performances, cocktails, and auctions in the beautiful historic Burroughs Home gardens.
30th Anniversary Celebration
📅 Date: Friday, November 7, 2025
⏰ Time: 4:30 PM
📍 Location: Caloosa Sound Convention Center
🎉 Details: Join a special milestone celebration featuring entertainment, refreshments, and commemorative activities honoring three decades of community service.
Syzygy: Thought Crimes - Opening Reception Party
📅 Date: Friday, November 7, 2025
⏰ Time: 6:30 PM
📍 Location: 10051 McGregor Blvd, Suite 104, Fort Myers, FL
🖼️ Details: Celebrate the opening of this provocative new art exhibition with wine, light bites, and the opportunity to meet the featured artists.
UFTA Film Screening -- Local Indie Short Films
📅 Date: Friday, November 7, 2025
⏰ Time: 7:00 PM
📍 Location: Fort Myers venue
🎬 Details: Support local independent filmmakers with this curated showcase of Southwest Florida short films across various genres.
🎪 Community & Lifestyle Events
Pop-Up Shop
📅 Date: Saturday, November 8, 2025
⏰ Time: 11:00 AM
📍 Location: 3061 E Riverside Dr, Fort Myers, FL 33916
🛍️ Details: Discover unique local vendors, handmade crafts, artisan goods, and specialty items at this curated pop-up shopping experience.
The Standard Downtown Bike Night
📅 Date: Saturday, November 8, 2025
⏰ Time: 7:00 PM
📍 Location: The Standard - Downtown Fort Myers
🏍️ Details: Motorcycle enthusiasts unite for an evening of bikes, music, food, and camaraderie in the heart of downtown Fort Myers.
Girly Pop Day
📅 Date: Saturday, November 8, 2025
⏰ Time: 3:00 PM
📍 Location: 2161 McGregor Boulevard, Fort Myers, FL 33901
💅 Details: A fun-filled day celebrating self-care, beauty, and community with activities, vendors, and special offers.
SWFL Critical Mass Fort Myers Ride
📅 Date: Friday, November 7, 2025
⏰ Time: 6:00 PM
📍 Location: Downtown Fort Myers
🚴 Details: Join fellow cyclists for a community bike ride through Fort Myers promoting cycling awareness and safe streets.
⚠️ Please verify event details and availability with the respective venues or organizers, as schedules may change.
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News Highlights, Fort Myers, FL
🔗 Club Blu Shooter Found Guilty Nine Years After Deadly Fort Myers Attack
Jurors convicted Demetrius O’Neal of two counts of second-degree murder and conspiracy for the 2016 teen party shooting outside Club Blu, finally closing one of the city’s most painful cases.
🔗 Fort Myers-Area Man Arrested After Online Death Threats to ICE Officers
Federal agents say a 72-year-old posted violent threats on social media under a pseudonym, prompting a raid and federal charges that could bring serious penalties.
🔗 Historic ‘Hall of 50 States’ Downtown Could Be Restored to Its Former Glory
City partners are floating a plan to rehabilitate the 1930s-era venue on Edwards Drive, a nostalgia point for longtime residents and a potential new cultural stop.
🔗 Fort Myers Contractor Launches $22 Million HQ Expansion
B&I Contractors broke ground on a project that will double its footprint, add manufacturing space and consolidate workers, signaling confidence in the local economy.
🔗 ‘Porch Prowler’ Arrest Puts Tanglewood Neighbors on Alert
Deputies say a homeowner helped them catch a man lurking around houses in the quiet community, and neighbors are now reviewing cameras and lighting.
🔗 Fort Myers Mom Braces for SNAP Benefits Halt, Turns to Local Pantries
With food-assistance cuts looming, churches and charities in the city say they’re preparing for more seniors and families to show up for help.
🔗 Kids Eat Free at Chicken Salad Chick in Fort Myers Until SNAP Is Restored
Local stores will comp children’s meals for dine-in families, offering a small buffer for grandparents and caregivers feeding kids during the benefits pause.
🔗 Storm-Damaged Bonita Bill’s Reopens as Bonita Fish Company Under Matanzas Pass Bridge
The beloved waterfront spot on Fort Myers Beach is back with refreshed dining areas and an events space, marking another visible step in the area’s hurricane recovery.
🔗 Church Holds ‘Rainbow Protest in Love’ After State Order to Remove Colors
St. John the Apostle MCC covered its driveway with rainbow paint and names of Pulse victims, drawing local leaders and showing continuing tension over LGBTQ-themed displays.
🔗 Family of 6-Year-Old Who Died in Whiskey Creek Incident Speaks Out
Relatives thanked neighbors who tried to save the child and said they’re raising money for funeral costs, a story that has shaken the south Fort Myers community.
🔗 Fort Myers Restaurant Owner Watches Jamaica Evacuation From Afar
A downtown business owner said his four children evacuated ahead of Hurricane Melissa and he’s staying glued to cameras back home while running his restaurant here.
🔗 Local Jamaican Community Organizes Aid for Melissa-Hit Parishes
Fort Myers chefs and expats are collecting cash and supplies for relatives on the island and say the need will stretch well into the coming weeks.
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